Our Constitution & Bylaws

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the clerical, technical, specialized and professional staff of the University of Vermont (UVM) formed a union to ensure that we are valued and treated as equals in decisions made about our work.

We seek transparency and equity in policies, protocols, salaries, and mechanisms for fairly addressing problems when they occur.

We believe in building an organization of staff who support one another as individuals and colleagues in the pursuit of social and economic justice for all. We affirm that Black lives matter; that Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander lives and contributions are valuable; and that eliminating foundational and systemic racism at UVM is critical to our success. This includes continuing to recognize the harm done to these communities by UVM and striving to eliminate future harm being done to these communities.

Through engaging in collective activity we will have a strong voice and power through our own democratic organization. We strive to achieve working and living conditions that are equitable and just for all staff.